31 Days of Horror Movie 14

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
1986
MGM Gruesome Edition DVD

I was lucky enough to see this in a theater during it's first run. My favorite Uncle took me. And I was blown away with how gory it was compared to the original. I wasn't so happy with all the comedy in the film. That is one reason why when the first DVD release of this came out I skipped it.

Starting over 10 years after the last film, we find out that the Sawyer cannibal clan is still around. And a local radio DJ gets wrapped up in their craziness. Sadly the only returning cast member from the original is Jim Siedow as the Cook. He has been going all over Texas winning chili contest. What the judges don't know is that the secret ingredient is human flesh. Dennis Hopper shows up as the uncle of Sally and Franklin. He is a wacked out Texas Ranger. And Hopper chews the scenery anytime he is on camera.

The Gruesome edition dvd is packed. We get a really fun commentary. And loads of deleted scenes. I think this same edition is out on Blu ray now.More than worth tracking down.

Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 gets  a A-.